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Associate Director / Senior Manager – Financial Se

CompetitiveFull TimePermanentNot specifiedFinance
Posted 15 March 2026Closes 19 April 2026

Job Description

1) Client & Engagement Leadership. Lead planning, execution, and completion of audits across multiple entities and structures, acting as a supportive and trusted advisor to Boards, Fund Managers and Finance Directors. Deliver independent assurance that meets Isle of Man/UK requirements and international standards, coordinating effectively with cross?border teams. Maintain clear, proactive communication that helps clients understand risks, timelines, and outcomes. 2) Quality, Risk & Governance. Review and sign off audit work with professional scepticism; apply balanced judgement on complex accounting/audit matters. Uphold methodology, ethics, and independence, while fostering a team culture centred on curiosity, quality, and continuous improvement. 3) People Leadership & Culture. Mentor and develop managers, seniors, and trainees, contributing to a positive, inclusive, and growth?oriented culture. Provide thoughtful coaching, practical on?the?job training and constructive feedback aligned with our competencies framework. Promote collaboration and shared success across the audit team. 4) Commercial & Practice Growth. Support tenders and proposals, build long?term client relationships and develop your own portfolio; manage working capital, WIP, billings and recoveries. Leverage our connected teams model to identify cross?service opportunities and deliver joined?up solutions. 5) Collaboration & Ways of Working. Communicate with clarity, empathy, and professionalism across all audiences, including clients, colleagues, and senior stakeholders. Use an inclusive communication style listening actively, adapting your approach to different working styles, and facilitating constructive conversations. Contribute to a supportive cross?jurisdictional working environment, reflecting our local insight, global capability and connected team approach. Apply here: https://ehzq.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/GrantThorntonIsleOfMan/jobs/preview/114454/?location=Isle+of+Man&locationId=300000000277619&locationLevel=country&mode=location

Automation Risk

Automation probabilityi38%
AI exposure (AIOE)i60%

This role includes a mix of routine (e.g., billing, WIP tracking), augmented (audit planning, analytics), and human-centric (client advisory, mentoring, ethical leadership) tasks. While AI and automation can streamline audit processes and administrative work, leadership, judgment, and relationship management remain resistant to full automation. Overall, the role is moderately exposed to AI augmentation but retains significant human elements.

Task analysis

  • Lead planning, execution, and completion of audits for multiple entities, ensuring compliance with Isle of Man/UK and international standards.
  • Act as a trusted advisor to Boards, Fund Managers, and Finance Directors, communicating risks, timelines, and outcomes.
  • Review and sign off audit work, applying professional scepticism and balanced judgment on complex matters.
  • Mentor and develop managers, seniors, and trainees through coaching, training, and constructive feedback.
  • Support tenders and proposals, build long-term client relationships, and develop your own portfolio.
  • Manage working capital, WIP, billings, and recoveries for audit engagements.
  • Promote collaboration and shared success across cross-jurisdictional audit teams.
  • Uphold methodology, ethics, and independence, fostering a culture of quality and continuous improvement.
  • Communicate with clarity, empathy, and professionalism to clients, colleagues, and senior stakeholders.

Automatable AI-assisted Human-only

Occupational Classification

🇬🇧 UK Skilled Worker Visa Eligible
UK SOC2020: 2421Chartered and Certified Accountants
O*NET: 13-2011.02
AI analysis: 16 March 2026

UK Salary Benchmark

Financial service activities, except insurance and pension funding · ONS ASHE 2024 annual earnings

scale £90k
UK sector median
£58,597
UK sector mean
£86,468
£0£23k£45k£68k

👤 For Candidates

AI & future-of-work guidance

🤖 Enhance with AI

  • Leverage AI tools for audit analytics and risk assessment.
  • Automate routine billing and WIP tracking with digital solutions.
  • Use Copilot to draft reports and client communications efficiently.

📈 Disruption outlook

15%1 yr
32%5 yrs
55%10 yrs

% risk of significant disruption

🎓 Learn now

📚 For full-time, part-time & evening courses on the Isle of Man, visit University College Isle of Man (UCM)

🏢 For Employers

Strategic hiring options & technology alternatives

🔄 Alternatives

🤖 AI AgentMindBridge AI Auditor

Automates data analysis and anomaly detection in audits.

💻 TechnologyPower Automate

Streamlines routine billing and WIP tracking tasks.

🔀 RestructureHybrid Team Model

Blend AI tools with human-led client advisory.

Recommendation

🔀 Hybrid approach

AI augments analytics and admin; human skills vital for leadership, judgement, and client trust.

Microsoft Copilot & M365

Copilot for Excel

Automate data analysis and financial modelling.

Power BI

Visualise audit findings and compliance metrics.

Copilot for Word

Draft audit reports and client communications quickly.

Key Skills

AuditExpertStakeholder ManagementAdvancedFinancial ReportingAdvancedRegulatory ComplianceAdvancedTeamworkAdvancedProject ManagementIntermediateCritical ThinkingAdvancedReport WritingAdvancedClient Relationship ManagementAdvancedTraining and DevelopmentAdvancedJudgment and Decision MakingAdvancedCorporate GovernanceIntermediate

Knowledge Areas

Audit and Internal ControlsFinancial Analysis and ReportingRegulatory ComplianceAccounting PrinciplesBusiness ManagementClient Service and Relationship ManagementIsle of Man Law and RegulationTeam Leadership and Collaboration

Alternative Career Paths

Audit Partner90% match

Lead the audit practice at a strategic level, overseeing client portfolios and firm-wide quality.

Head of Risk and Compliance80% match

Direct organizational risk management and compliance functions across financial services.

Finance Director75% match

Oversee all financial operations, reporting, and governance within a company.

Consulting Director – Financial Services70% match

Advise clients on complex financial, regulatory, and operational challenges.

Also Consider

Anthropic Economic Index

Real-world AI adoption data from millions of Claude conversations · Dataset ↗

CC-BY Research

Observed Claude Usage

35%

of conversations

Job Zone

4/5

Considerable prep

O*NET Median Salary

£56k

US ref. $71k · fx 0.79

Occupational family: Business and Financial Operations · Wage group: Accountants and Auditors

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